An enhanced pet bed comprises an outer cover having an inner volume, and at least one stuff sack that is preferably porous, for placement within the inner volume of the outer cover. While the inner stuff sack may be filled with a wide variety of stuffing items, the stuff sack is preferably filled with a plurality of items supplied by the owner, and may preferably inherently include a scent that is desirable or comforting to the intended animal, e.g. the scent of a known person or animal. For embodiments having permeable stuff sacks, the entire stuff sack assembly may preferably be laundered, e.g. washed and dried, as a unit, i.e. with the stuffing retained. Since the enhanced pet beds are typically provided without stuffing, the intended waste footprint of the purchased product is significantly less than that of a conventional bed.
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11. A kit for a pet bed structure for a pet having any of an owner or a handler associated therewith, wherein the kit comprises:
an inner stuff sack, comprising
one or more material panels that define an inner stuffing volume, wherein one or more of the material panels comprise a mesh having a plurality of holes defined therethrough, and
a sack closure for any of adding or removing stuffing to the inner stuffing volume; and
any of labeling, instructions, a web site, or a telephone number to instruct a user how to construct the pet bed structure by filling the inner stuff sack with stuffing material, wherein at least a portion of the stuffing material is to be supplied by the owner or handler and comprises a scent of any of a person that is known to the pet or an animal that is known to the pet;
wherein the size of the mesh is configured to provide in situ launderability of the stuffing when the stuffing is located within the inner stuff sack.
23. A process associated with a kit for a pet bed structure for a pet having any of an owner or a handler associated therewith, comprising the steps of:
providing an inner stuff sack for a pet bed structure that is locatable within an inner volume of an outer cover, wherein the inner stuff sack comprises
one or more material panels that define an inner stuffing volume, wherein one or more of the material panels comprise a mesh having a plurality of holes defined therethrough, and
a sack closure for any of adding or removing stuffing to the inner stuffing volume; and
providing any of labeling, instructions, a web site, or a telephone number to instruct a user how to construct the pet bed structure by filling the inner stuff sack with stuffing material, wherein at least a portion of the stuffing material is to be supplied by the owner or handler and comprises a scent of any of a person that is known to the pet or an animal that is known to the pet;
wherein the size of the mesh is configured to provide in situ launderability of the stuffing when the stuffing is located within the inner stuff sack.
1. A kit for a pet bed structure for a pet having any of an owner or a handler associated therewith, wherein the kit comprises:
an outer cover having a cover closure and a defined inner volume;
an inner stuff sack that is locatable within the inner volume of the outer cover, wherein the inner stuff sack comprises
one or more material panels that define an inner stuffing volume, wherein one or more of the material panels comprise a mesh having a plurality of holes defined therethrough, and
a sack closure for any of adding or removing stuffing to the inner stuffing volume; and
any of labeling, instructions, a web site, or a telephone number to instruct a user how to construct the pet bed structure by filling the inner stuff sack with stuffing material, wherein at least a portion of the stuffing material is to be supplied by the owner or handler and comprises a scent of any of a person that is known to the pet or an animal that is known to the pet;
wherein the outer cover is removable from the inner stuff sack; and
wherein the size of the mesh is configured to provide in situ launderability of the stuffing when the stuffing is located within the inner stuff sack.
2. The kit of
3. The kit of
4. The kit of
6. The kit of
7. The kit of
8. The kit of
9. The kit of
at least one protective layer between at least a portion of the inner stuff sack and at least a portion of the outer cover, wherein the at least one protective layer comprises any of moisture-resistant layer, a waterproof layer, or an absorbent layer.
10. The kit of
12. The kit of
13. The kit of
14. The kit of
an outer cover having a cover closure and a defined inner volume;
wherein the inner stuff sack is locatable within the inner volume of the outer cover; and
wherein the inner stuff sack is removable from the inner volume of the outer cover.
15. The kit of
16. The kit of
17. The kit of
At least one protective layer between at least a portion of the inner stuff sack and at least a portion of the outer cover, wherein the at least one protective layer comprises any of moisture-resistant layer, a waterproof layer, or an absorbent layer.
19. The kit of
20. The kit of
21. The kit of
22. The kit of
24. The process of
filling the inner stuff sack with stuffing material;
closing the sack closure of the inner stuff sack;
placing the filled inner stuff sack within an inner volume of an outer cover;
closing the outer cover; and
placing the pet bed structure into service with the intended animal.
25. The process of
removing the stuffed inner stuff sack from the outer cover;
placing the stuffed inner stuff sack into a washing machine; and
washing the stuffed inner stuff sack in the washing machine;
wherein the stuffing located within the inner stuff sack is readily washed clean, rinsed, and spun in the washer, based on the configured size of the mesh.
26. The process of
removing the washed stuffed inner stuff sack from the washer;
placing the stuffed inner stuff sack into a laundry dryer;
drying the washed and cleaned stuffed inner stuff sack in the dryer, wherein the dryer air readily flows through the washed and cleaned stuffed inner stuff sack;
removing the dried, washed clean stuffed inner stuff sack from the dryer;
replacing the stuffed inner stuff sack into the any of the outer cover or another outer cover; and
placing the pet bed structure back into service.
27. The process of
placing the inner stuff sack within an inner volume of an outer cover;
filling the inner stuff sack with stuffing material;
closing the sack closure of the inner stuff sack;
closing the outer cover; and
placing the pet bed structure into service with the intended animal.
28. The process of
removing the stuffed inner stuff sack from the outer cover;
placing the stuffed inner stuff sack into a washing machine; and
washing the stuffed inner stuff sack in the washing machine;
wherein the stuffing located within the inner stuff sack is readily washed clean, rinsed, and spun in the washer, based on the configured size of the mesh.
29. The process of
removing the washed stuffed inner stuff sack from the washer;
placing the stuffed inner stuff sack into a laundry dryer;
drying the washed and cleaned stuffed inner stuff sack in the dryer, wherein the dryer air readily flows through the washed and cleaned stuffed inner stuff sack;
removing the dried, washed clean stuffed inner stuff sack from the dryer;
replacing the stuffed inner stuff sack into the any of the outer cover or another outer cover; and
placing the pet bed structure back into service.
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This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13/610,762, entitled Enhanced Bolster Structures, Systems and Processes, filed on 11 Sep. 2012, which is a Continuation in Part of and claims priority for commonly disclosed subject matter to application Ser. No. 12/708,392, entitled Enhanced Pet Bed System, which was filed 18 Feb. 2010.
The Applicant hereby rescinds any disclaimer of claim scope in the parent Application or the prosecution history thereof and advises the USPTO that the claims in this Application may be broader than any claim in the parent Application.
The invention relates to the field of pet beds. More particularly, the invention relates to improved pet bed structures and processes.
As noted in the 2007 edition of U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics, there are currently more than 72 million pet dogs in the United States, and nearly 82 million pet cats. As of 2006, the same publication estimated that nearly half of pet owners considered their pets to be family members.
Pet owners often attempt to provide bedding for their pets, typically comprising some sort of upholstered cushion, either as a stand-alone pet bed, or as a bed to be placed within a crate or basket structure.
Pets, such as domesticated dogs or cats, are often hesitant to accept a new pet bed, often because they desire to be as close as possible to their human companions, or to other pets. Pets often prefer to jump up on familiar furniture and beds, rather than accept a new pet bed, which does not have an imprint of their owner or of other animals within their family. This anxiety for the intended pet is worsened when the pet is coaxed away from prior accommodations, and is forced to accept their new pet bed.
Currently available pet beds typically comprise an outer fabric cover, and an inner mattress, such as comprising a cloth liner having stuffing, or a foam rubber cushion. The stuffing within the inner mattress may comprise a wide variety of natural or synthetic material, such as but not limited to cotton, cedar shavings, or foam rubber.
Such pet beds are typically sold as complete assemblies, often at a low price through big box stores or discount pet supply stores. Companies that manufacture such pet beds may typically manufacture and market a variety of sizes, e.g. for cats and/or small medium, and large dogs. As well, such companies may provide a variety of bed shapes, such as for square, rectangular and/or circular beds, and may even provide bed shapes that emulate human furniture, e.g. such as including bolstered backs or sides to look like an armchair or a couch.
Pet owners are often required to remove the outer cover for washing, particularly when the dog bed becomes extremely soiled and/or smells bad.
While some stuffing that is provided within currently available pet beds may be somewhat cleanable, owners are often reluctant to even attempt to completely disassemble the bed and remove the stuffing or pad for cleaning, such as due to the unpleasantness of such a task, and the knowledge that an entire pet bed is often inexpensive and readily available.
It would therefore be advantageous to provide a bedding system that is readily cleanable, without requiring removal of stuffing from the bed. The development of such a system would be a major technological breakthrough. It would also be advantageous to provide a pet bed system that is more readily acceptable for the intended animal.
In contrast to domestic manufacturers of beds for people, that provide reasonably conventional sizing, e.g. such as for twin/single; double/full, Queen, King, and California King size beds, there is no consistent standardization between manufacturers of pet beds.
Since pet beds are not available in standard sizes, and are often marketed and/or understood to be used for a limited time, owners will often throw away the entire bed once the bed is unacceptably soiled or damaged, resulting in a large volume and mass of discarded material that typically ends up in a landfill.
While replacement covers for pet beds are available, such as through Internet-based businesses, the cost is often as much or more than the cost of buying a new pet bed. As well, the lack of standard sizing in pet beds often results in replacement covers that don't fit well over the inner mattress element.
Since conventional dog beds are sold as non-standard complete units, the owner is typically forced to launder the soiled cover as soon as possible, which is inconvenient at best. If the pet is not required to be confined for the time the cover is being laundered, the pet owner/handler may at least have some time with which to clean and reinstall the cover. Often, such as during times of inclement weather, or at other times when the pet is required to be confined, there is an almost immediate need to provide a bed for the animal. Therefore, the time to clean the cover becomes a major inconvenience, and may cause anxiety for the owner/handler as well as the animal.
Conventional inner covers are typically comprised of inexpensive materials, and are prestuffed with a wide variety of materials, such as polyester filling, kapok, cotton wadding, foam rubber, or expanded polystyrene beads. Some inner covers are sealed or stitched shut, wherein there is no access to remove the stuffing. While some conventional inner covers may provide a zipper or other means by which the stuffing material was initially stuffed into the inner cover, the stuffing material is often not cleanable or serviceable.
It would therefore be further advantageous to provide a structure by which the internal stuffing is conveniently cleanable for the pet owner. The development of such a structure would constitute a significant technological advance.
In addition, it would be advantageous to provide a pet bed system that minimizes waste volume of that is attributable the pet bed and/or the pet owner, such as by providing a mechanism that encourages reuse or upcycling of other items belonging to the owner that are otherwise considered to be disposable. The development of such a system would help to address the ecological concerns of our planet.
An enhanced pet bed comprises an outer cover having a defined accessible inner volume, and at least one enhanced stuff sack that is preferably porous or otherwise permeable, e.g. comprising mesh fabric, for placement within the inner volume of the outer cover. While the enhanced inner stuff sack may be filled with a wide variety of stuffing items, the stuff sack is preferably at least partially filled with a plurality of items supplied by the owner or handler of the pet, such as but not limited to clothing, blankets, pillows, and stuffed toys, which may preferably inherently include a scent that is desirable or comforting to the intended animal, e.g. the scent of a known person or animal. The enhanced pet bed may preferably comprise non-gusseted or gusseted construction. For embodiments having permeable stuff sacks, such as filled with owner-supplied clothes and blankets, the entire stuff sack assembly may preferably be laundered, e.g. washed and dried, as a unit, i.e. with the stuffing retained in situ. Since enhanced pet beds are typically provided without stuffing, the size of the marketed product is significantly less than that of a conventional pet bed, and as such, may be economically distributed and sold though a wider variety of channels, and may be more easily purchased and transported by the consumer. Furthermore, the waste footprint of the purchased product is significantly less than that of a conventional bed. In addition, since the use of existing clothing and bedding items is encouraged, the pet owners typically stuff the enhanced stuff sack with items that would often be discarded as well, thus upcycling (recycling without further processing), further reducing the resultant waste footprint, while simultaneously providing increased room within their living area.
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Pet beds PB often become soiled during even regular use, being subjected to a wide variety of contaminants D, such as but not limited to any of soil, dirt, pet hair or fur, pet dander, dirt, grease, fleas, flea dirt, flea eggs, food, saliva, urine, and feces. This often requires that the pet owner or handler USR service the pet bed PB, such as at the very least to clean the exterior surface of the outer cover OC, e.g. such as with a vacuum, an adhesive fabric roller, a dampened sponge, baby wipes, and/or a lint removal brush.
While minor cleaning may remedy a lightly soiled pet bed PB, more thorough cleaning is often required.
As most pet owners USR only possess the original outer cover OC for a particular pet bed PB, the owners USR are typically forced to wash and dry the soiled outer cover as soon a possible, so the pet bed PB can be reused for the intended pet P.
While some owners USRs may conceivably purchase a spare outer cover OC for such use, such spare outer covers OC are often not as readily available as an entire conventional pet bed PB, often cost as much or more than an entire conventional pet bed PB, and are also often marketed through different sales channels, e.g. smaller businesses. Therefore, most owners USRs don't even consider looking for a replacement cover OC. As well, due to the lack of standardization between manufacturers, available replacement outer covers OC often do not fit correctly, and many stores, particularly smaller stores, do not stock sufficient inventory to provide replacement outer covers OC for a wide variety of pet bed sizes.
When a soiled stuffed inner cover IC is placed within a laundered or spare conventional outer cover OC, the owner's satisfaction is often short lived, as a large portion of the soil and stench D has not been remedied. The laundered or spare conventional outer cover OC is thereafter subjected to contamination from both sides, wherein the owner USR must then repeat the process before long. Furthermore, the stuffing ST, as well as the inner cover IC, often degrades through use, particularly without cleaning.
Enhanced Pet Bed System.
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The owner USR may stuff the enhanced stuff sack 104 with a wide variety of stuffing 112, such as but not limited to clothes 112a, blankets and/or pillows 112b, prior pet bed filler 112c, stuffed animals 112d, and/or new or used stuffing material 112n. The process 120 of assembling an enhanced pet bed 100 commences by providing 124, 126 the pet bed duvet cover 108 and enhanced stuff sack 104, such as individually, or 122, as a packaged DIY kit 102.
The owner USR then provides 128 their own stuffing 112, which may preferably comprise any of a wide variety of materials 112 that may be cluttering up their residence, such as any old, outgrown, damaged or stained clothes 112a, and/or blankets or pillows 112b. The owner may even use prior pet bed filler 112c, used stuffed animals 112d such as belong to the pet or a child, and/or new or used stuffing material 112n. The enhanced stuff sack 104 for the enhanced pet bed system 100 preferably comprises one or more porous sections 146, e.g. 146a or 146b (
The enhanced stuff sack 104 is then filled 130 with the supplied materials 112, preferably full enough to generally conform the enhanced stuff sack 104 to the shape of the interior 143 of the pet bed duvet cover 108. As the top and bottom of the enhanced pet bed 100 is generally larger in size than the height, the enhanced stuff sack 104 may preferably be stuffed to provide a generally convex shape on either the top and/or bottom of the enhanced pet bed 100. Since the owner USR may provide a wide variety of materials 112, e.g. 112a-112n, the owner may preferably arrange the various materials 112 to provide soft or firm areas as desired, such as by using a non-homogeneous arrangement of materials. For example, since many pets P prefer to nest within a sleeping area, an owner USR may stuff a central region of the enhanced stuff sack with softer and/or more compressible materials 112, wherein the pet P can settle comfortably and stay warm from the surrounding higher regions of the enhanced pet bed 100. Similarly, for pets P that prefer to a lumpy sleeping area, the owner USR may preferably arrange the various materials 112 to provide a lumpy non-homogeneous profile across the bed 100.
Once the enhanced stuff sack 104 is sufficiently full of material 112, the owner USR then closes 132 the enhanced stuff sack 104, inserts 134 the closed filled enhanced stuff sack 104 within the interior volume 143 (
The use of existing owner-supplied materials 112 is preferably encouraged, and is also desirable for the pets P. When the pet owners USR stuff at least a portion of the enhanced stuff sack 104 with items 112 that would otherwise eventually be discarded, the owners USR typically experience another advantage, that of increased room within their living area, such as regaining space within their closets, dressers, wardrobes, blanket chests and/or armoires. Furthermore, when the enhanced stuff sack 104 is at least partially stuffed with items 112 that would otherwise eventually be discarded, those items 112 do not have meet the same fate of conventional pet beds PB, i.e. sitting in a landfill LF, and are thus repurposed or upcycled, i.e. recycled without further processing, since they are transformed into something of greater use and value, as material 112 within the enhanced pet bed 100.
While the many embodiments of the enhanced pet bed 100 are packaged to be filled with owner-supplied stuffing 112, some alternate embodiments of the enhanced pet bed 100 are provided as pre-stuffed assemblies 100, i.e. with stuffing 112, which still provide enhanced serviceability over conventional pet beds PB.
The enhanced stuff sack 104b also comprises a closure 144, such as but not limited to a zipper, a drawstring, buttons, ties, or a hook and loop structure, e.g. Velcro™. The closure 144 may preferably be located at any spot on the panels 162, 164, and/or 174, as desired, such as but not limited to an upper edge, a middle region, or a lower edge of one of the side panels 174.
The exemplary gusseted duvet cover 108b seen in
The gusseted pet bed duvet cover 108b also comprises a closure 142, such as but not limited to a zipper, a drawstring, buttons, ties, or a hook and loop structure, e.g. Velcro™. The closure 142 may preferably be located at any spot on the panels 146a, 146b, 152, as desired, such as but not limited to an upper edge, a middle region, or a lower edge of one of the side panels 152.
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The enhanced stuff sack 104 for the enhanced pet bed system 100 preferably comprises one or more porous sections 164, 166, and or 172 (
Enhanced stuff sacks 104 may be constructed in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. For example, enhanced stuff sacks 104 currently available through Molly Mutt, LLC, of Emeryville, Calif., generally conform to duvet covers 108 having the following sizes:
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The porous panels 164, 166 and or 172 allow liquids, e.g. water 266 (
Permeable or Porous Materials for Enhanced Stuff Sacks.
Associated Process for Servicing Enhanced Bedding System.
If the owner determines 208 that the stuffed stuff sack 104 is acceptable 210 to use, the owner USR may then determine 212 if a second replacement cover 108 is available and desired to use. If so 218, the owner USR inserts 220 the stuffed stuff sack 104 into the extra duvet cover 108, and places the serviced pet bed 100 into service 250. If the owner USR determines or knows 212 that a second replacement cover 108 is not available and desired to use 214, the owner USR typically completes the laundering 206 of the first cover 108, inserts 216 the stuffed stuff sack 104 into the cleaned first duvet cover 108, and places the serviced pet bed 100 back into service 250.
If the owner determines 208 that the stuffed stuff sack 104 is not acceptable 222 to use, the owner USR may then determine 224 if it is possible and/or desired 226 to launder the stuffed stuff sack 104, e.g. such as if the owner USR currently has access to a suitably sized washer 262 (
If the determination 224 is negative 230, the owner USR typically empties 232 the filling 112, launders 236 the enhanced stuff sack 104, and launders 238 the filling 112, which may typically be performed together 234. Once laundered 236,238, the owner USR then restuffs 240 the stuff sack 104 with the same stuffing, with more or less stuffing 112, or different stuffing 112, as desired. For example, the owner USR may determine that at least a portion of the prior stuffing 112 is too soiled D to be reused 240, wherein the owner USR may replace those items 112 with alternate stuffing 112. As well, the owner USR may decide to rearrange the stuffing 112 to provide a softer or firmer pet bed 100. Once the stuff sack 104 is restuffed 240, the owner USR proceeds to step 212, by inserting 216,220 the laundered stuffed stuff sack 104 back into an appropriate duvet cover 108, and placing the serviced pet bed 100 back into service 250.
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Modular Embodiments of Enhanced Bedding System.
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While the enhanced pet bed system 100 and methods of use are described herein in connection with pet beds 100, the permeable stuff sack 104 is not necessarily limited to a providing a formed cushion for a pet bed 100, such as for a dog or cat, but can also be used for a wide variety of upholstered items such as for furniture cushions, throw pillows, and/or casual or temporary seating.
While many embodiments of the enhanced pet bed 100 may initially be constructed, such as by the owner or handler USR, to include user-supplied materials 112 that may preferably also include a scent 114 of a person or animal that is familiar to the intended pet P, it may also be beneficial to provide a protective layer, such as a moisture barrier, between the outer duvet cover 108 and the enhanced stuff sack 104, such to prevent absorption of urine and/or other liquids D that the pet P may track in, such as water or mud, e.g. during times of inclement weather. Based upon any of age, behavior, training, or health, many animals may accidentally or intentionally urinate on their own pet bed or on a pet bed designated for another pet P.
Although the enhanced pet bed system and methods of use are described herein in connection with pet beds for a residential environment, the structures and techniques can be implemented for a wide variety of applications and environments, or any combination thereof, as desired.
For example, an alternate pet bed system can be provided for vehicular, portable and/or transient environments. For instance, a portable pet bed can readily be made for either the owners or their pets, using any combination of common items, such as but not limited to the user's clean or dirty laundry.
Accordingly, although the invention has been described in detail with reference to a particular preferred embodiment, persons possessing ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains will appreciate that various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims that follow.
Simon, Arthur Louis, Mundt, Molly Elaine
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